iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Series ROM Update for HP iPAQ hw6510 Unlocked Mobile Messenger Type: BIOS This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the following HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messengers: - HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6510c Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515c Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6510d Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515d Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515e Mobile Messenger - HP iPAQ hw6515f Mobile Messenger NOTE: Confirming the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID number before starting to download and install this software package helps to prevent system errors.­ Use either of the following two methods to confirm your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger model ID: Method 1: Power On the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger and tap Start,­ then tap Settings,­ then tap the System tab,­ then tap HP Asset Viewer,­ and then tap the System tab.­ Method 2: With the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger Powered Off,­ remove the battery cover and the battery.­ The model ID number is printed on a sticker that is located under the battery.­ Be sure to reinsert the battery promptly to avoid data loss.­ Before proceeding,­ ensure that this software package supports the model ID identified for your HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger.­ IMPORTANT: The RUU is designed to replace the current ROM image and to erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger.­ It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE installing the software package.­ Use ActiveSync to synchronize your personal calendar,­ contacts,­ e-mail,­ tasks,­ and notes data with Microsoft Outlook on a desktop to save this information before performing the ROM update.­ After completing the ROM update,­ establish a new ActiveSync partnership with the desktop.­ The HP iPAQ Mobile Messenger synchronizes your personal data from Microsoft Outlook.­ Reinstall any user-installed software programs and additional personal data,­ if necessary.­ NOTE: Due to changes in the registry and system files introduced by the new ROM,­ the new ROM does not recognize a backup file that is generated using the previous ROM.­